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Head of Recruitment Chris Badlan and Chief Scout Stuart Benthom have left the Club. (1 Viewer)

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  • Start date Nov 30, 2022
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jordan210

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  • Nov 30, 2022
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Matt smith

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #2
Interesting, wonder if he jumped before he was pushed
 

jordan210

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #3
Coventry City can confirm that Head of Recruitment Chris Badlan and Chief Scout Stuart Benthom have left the Club to explore new opportunities.

Badlan arrived at the Sky Blues in May 2018 and he played an important role in bringing together the squad that would go on to win promotion in 2020 and then established themselves in the Championship, scouting a number of the current squad.

Meanwhile, Benthom joined the Club as Recruitment Analyst in the Summer of 2017 and became Chief Scout in 2022.


Chris Badlan said:

“I want to thank Coventry City FC, especially Mark Robins and David Boddy for the opportunity to be a head of recruitment for the first time and for a fantastic 5 years with lots of memories to take with me.

“I remember seeing the Sky Blue Army for the first time at the League 2 Play-Off final where 40,000 were singing and still get goosebumps hearing you all now, especially the away following

“I’ve loved working for your football club and like to think can walk away with head held high.

“I’ve made a number of close friends in my time working here and want to thank all the coaches, back room staff and players for the fantastic memories.

“I wish you all good luck for the season. #PUSB.”

Coventry City Manager Mark Robins said:

“I would like to put on record my thanks for the work that Chris has done over the time that he has been with the Club and wish him the best of luck the future.

“I would also like to extend that thanks to Stuart too, and also wish him the best for the future.”

Coventry City will announce details of the new look Recruitment Department in due course.
 

Briles

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #4
Ohare Hamer and Gyok made up for Kastaneer, Hillsner and Dacosta.

Good luck to them, be interesting who comes in.
 
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hill83

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #5
It’s happening
 

MAFF

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #6
#HateleyIn
 

hill83

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  • Nov 30, 2022
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jordan210

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  • Nov 30, 2022
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edgy

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #9
"New look Recruitment Department" is an interesting line. Sounds like a shake up ready for the imminent warchest heading Robin's way.
 
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hill83

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #10
edgy said:
"New look Recruitment Department" is an interesting line. Sounds like a shake up ready for the imminent warchest heading Robin's way.
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Love the phrase warchest
 
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edgy

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #11
But in reality, looks like he's be offered a good position on (probably) more dosh.
 
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MAFF

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #12
Given the fact our recruitment over the past couple of years seems to have been "sign all of Adi's old Chelsea mates", I think we'll be just fine
 
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Skyblue_CP

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #13
Yep, looks like it was just a good opportunity for Chris, rather than us changing it due to anything else.
 

Bugsy

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #14
jordan210 said:
Coventry City can confirm that Head of Recruitment Chris Badlan and Chief Scout Stuart Benthom have left the Club to explore new opportunities.

Badlan arrived at the Sky Blues in May 2018 and he played an important role in bringing together the squad that would go on to win promotion in 2020 and then established themselves in the Championship, scouting a number of the current squad.

Meanwhile, Benthom joined the Club as Recruitment Analyst in the Summer of 2017 and became Chief Scout in 2022.


Chris Badlan said:

“I want to thank Coventry City FC, especially Mark Robins and David Boddy for the opportunity to be a head of recruitment for the first time and for a fantastic 5 years with lots of memories to take with me.

“I remember seeing the Sky Blue Army for the first time at the League 2 Play-Off final where 40,000 were singing and still get goosebumps hearing you all now, especially the away following

“I’ve loved working for your football club and like to think can walk away with head held high.

“I’ve made a number of close friends in my time working here and want to thank all the coaches, back room staff and players for the fantastic memories.

“I wish you all good luck for the season. #PUSB.”

Coventry City Manager Mark Robins said:

“I would like to put on record my thanks for the work that Chris has done over the time that he has been with the Club and wish him the best of luck the future.

“I would also like to extend that thanks to Stuart too, and also wish him the best for the future.”

Coventry City will announce details of the new look Recruitment Department in due course.
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nice words to be fair, we move onwards and upwards .....PUSB
 

fernandopartridge

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #15
edgy said:
"New look Recruitment Department" is an interesting line. Sounds like a shake up ready for the imminent warchest heading Robin's way.
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Or it's a meaningless comment that covers all bases, new look = no staff as opposed to 2 staff previously
 
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Lord_Nampil

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #16
I remember a throw away line Robins made about transfers awhile back, how we may need to do things differently moving forward, is this linked with these announcements ??
 
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skyblueeyesrevisited

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #17
Lord_Nampil said:
I remember a throw away line Robins made about transfers awhile back, how we may need to do things differently moving forward, is this linked with these announcements ??
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Brown paper bags changing hands in dimly lit car parks different. Or hiring someone who is used to shopping in Harrods different?
 

Mcbean

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #18
Filling that position from here should be a piece of piss given the transfer suggestions

Ronaldo is the new sky blue king
 
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Dions Dong

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #19
Both gone to Blackpool apparently
 

AFCCOVENTRY

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #20
Let’s see who Storey has lined up to replace Badlan as he has 5 players already lined up. Maybe Storey is the new Head of Recruitment?
 

Saddlebrains

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #21
Man takes another job elsewhere shocker
 
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chinamans view

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #22
Its all going to change now for us, is it a good or bad sign? still we dont need them if Storey gets the club, he has singed 5 players already but says he wont get involved with playing side , haha . . Will Robins stay??? this is now a big question, I have my reservations now , we will just have to wait and see. We are going to see many changes in the coming months that is for sure.
 

Robinshio

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #23
he did say - staff move on - in a recent interview
 

AFCCOVENTRY

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #24
We got Badlan when we were in L2. As a Championship club we should attract a decent replacement and someone better.
 
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Hobo

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #25
IMissMAF said:
Given the fact our recruitment over the past couple of years seems to have been "sign all of Adi's old Chelsea mates", I think we'll be just fine
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Yes Hamer, Gykores, Sheaf, Doyle, Wilson, Kane, Bidwell.......
 
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Hiraeth

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #26
Hobo said:
Yes Hamer, Gykores, Sheaf, Doyle, Wilson, Kane, Bidwell.......
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I think Todd Kane's time at Chelsea did overlap with Adi's to be fair although I take your point and broadly agree with you
 

MAFF

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #27
i think this guy might have the worst twitter account in existence...other than the coventry king. he's just endlessly tweeting that screenshot of the end of the statement? strange guy.

 

mark82

Super Moderator
  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #28
edgy said:
But in reality, looks like he's be offered a good position on (probably) more dosh.
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Think it probably suits both parties. Our situation will be changing in the coming months, and given they came on board in the lower leagues it may be that they'll be going for more money.
 

The Philosopher

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #29
Maybe posted elsewhere but Chris Allen also gone?

(to be fair didn’t know he was here) (or he might be doing both roles - not really clear)

 

edgy

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #30
IMissMAF said:
i think this guy might have the worst twitter account in existence...other than the coventry king. he's just endlessly tweeting that screenshot of the end of the statement? strange guy.

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The Coventry King is the worst CCFC Twitter account by some distance.
 
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djr8369

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #31
edgy said:
"New look Recruitment Department" is an interesting line. Sounds like a shake up ready for the imminent warchest heading Robin's way.
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I thought that at first but then probably just reading too much into it.
 

shmmeee

Well-Known Member
  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #32
Interesting move just before a transfer window. Storey deal gone through and no need with the tens of millions worth of players he’s got lined up?
 

Esoterica

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #33
Well that answers what is going to happen to the club shop if we're setting up a New Look recruitment team.
 
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Nick

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #34
Let's hope we own all of the work he did when employed by us....
 
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Sky Blue Pete

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  • Nov 30, 2022
  • #35
What odds on kane, Waghorn, Kelly, Tavares, walker ending up going to Blackpool
 
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